Spanish Conversation · Level 99
60 words
Spanish word
cosmos
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkosmos/
Meaning
- masculine noununiverse
Example
¿Crees que hay vida en el cosmos?
Do you think there is life in the universe?
More examples
¿Has leído algún libro sobre el cosmos últimamente?
Have you read a book about the cosmos recently?
Core concept
An ordered, interconnected universe.
Common phrases
hablar del cosmos
talk about the cosmos
Similar words
universo: The complete expanse containing every star, galaxy, and cosmic matter.
espacio: The physical region where celestial bodies, light, and matter exist and move.
mundo: Earth as the inhabited world and the realm of human life and activity.
Definition in Spanish
El cosmos es el conjunto ordenado del universo considerado como un todo interconectado.
Word origin
From Greek κόσμος (kosmos) meaning 'order' or 'world', transmitted through Latin into Spanish and preserving the sense of the universe as an ordered whole.
Usage tips
- More formal than universo and often used in scientific, philosophical, or literary contexts rather than in casual conversation.